In 2026, two historic milestones converge. The United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, known as the U.S. Semiquincentennial. At the same time, Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood, known as Colorado’s Sesqui-centennial. Combined, the two…
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7 Minute Read Grand Junction, Colorado: Where Summer Lingers and Fall Begins Summer doesn’t disappear anytime soon in Grand Junction. In fact, late August and early September often feel like a bonus round of the season, with warm, sunny days lingering while the first hints of autumn begin appearing…
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4 Minute Read Photo by Christine Noel Reaching over 11,000 feet and encompassing over 500 square miles, the Grand Mesa provides hundreds of hikes with the peace and tranquility you expect when spending time with nature. Only 45 minutes from Grand Junction, the top of the world’s largest flat-top…
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4 Minute Read Fall in Grand Junction is a season all its own. While much of Colorado and the U.S. are cooling down, our autumn feels like an extended summer wrapped in vibrant colors. Here, the golden hues linger longer, and crisp evenings follow sun-filled days. With average daytime highs of…
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3 Minute Read Because life is ruff, your dog deserves a vacation too! With an array of dog-friendly hotels and plentiful outdoor activities, the paws-ibilities are endless for a pet-friendly weekend getaway in Grand Junction. As one of Colorado’s most welcoming destinations for pets, Grand Junction…
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6 Minute Read When people think of Grand Junction, they often conjure up images of mountain biking, canyon hiking, and rock-climbing excursions. Yet for those interested in an out-of-this-world experience, there’s a reason to venture outdoors after dark. Celestial bodies can be seen year-round in…
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5 Minute Read The largest flat-top mountain in the world, the Grand Mesa, offers cool temperatures and striking mountain scenery reflected elegantly in the calm waters of the alpine lakes. Standing at 11,000 feet above sea level, the Grand Mesa National Forest is chock-full of hundreds of hiking…
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5 Minute Read Colorado is known for its truly spectacular natural wonders and its varied mountainous terrain, which makes it the perfect place to jump on a mountain bike and explore the great outdoors. Many choose Grand Junction as the perfect mountain bike destination in Colorado because of its…
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10 Minute Read Left Photo by: Visit Grand Junction Middle Photo by: @kore_mary Right Photo by: @kashmereaf Grand Junction is framed by three natural wonders, all within one hour of Downtown. Colorado National Monument’s towering red rock canyons are known as the mini-Grand Canyon. The Grand Mesa is…
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5 Minute Read Colorado’s scenic terrain invites exploration beyond the pavement, and in Grand Junction, more than 1.6 million acres of public land make off-roading easy. Grand Junction is open to all kinds of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) like side-by-sides, also known as RZRs, dirtbikes, snowmobiles…
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